Volume : VII, Issue : VI, June - 2018

Histopathological study of hysterectomy specimens in patients presenting with menorrhagia- A tertiary care hospital Experience

Sumalatha Kasturi, Renuka Barkam, Ravinder Thota

Abstract :

Background:

Menorrhagia is very distressing health problem in women that impairs the quality of life of many otherwise healthy women. Menorrhagia refers to excessive or prolonged menstrual bleeding occurring at regular intervals.Hysterectomy is a traditional surgical treatment for menorrhagia and is still the most frequently performed major gynaecological operation.

Aims and Objectives

To determine the types and frequencies of uterine lesions in patients presenting with menorrhagia in different age groups.

Materials and Methods

This is a prospective study conducted in the department of Pathology, CAIMS, Karimnagar over a period of 1 yeari.e from January 2017 to December 2017.100 hysterectomy specimens were taken which were performed for the treatment of menorrhagia.Patient’s ief clinical data was retrieved with respect to age, parity, clinical manifestations, sonographic findings were recorded .Histopathological examination was done and diagnoses were recorded.

Results:Uterine leiomyoma is the most common benign condition found in hysterectomy specimens with peak incidence at 36–45 years.

Conclusion: Histopathology is mandatory for confirming the diagnosis and ensuring optimal management

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Sumalatha Kasturi, Renuka Barkam, Ravinder Thota, Histopathological study of hysterectomy specimens in patients presenting with menorrhagia- A tertiary care hospital Experience, PARIPEX‾INDIAN JOURNAL OF RESEARCH : Volume-7 | Issue-6 | June-2018

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